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Let's say for example that your eLearning project will be developed in AdobeCaptivate. Captivate allows you to type--or copy and paste--the script into Slide Notes, similar to the slide notes you might be familiar with in PowerPoint. Since Captivate comes with several high-quality computerized voices from NeoSpeech, this is a viable option. MORE

AdobeCaptivate 9 carries the Adobe name, giving it instant recognition. Like all products, however, even from Adobe, its popularity relies on its usefulness. AdobeCaptivate 9 boasts a wide range of features: Blog articles MORE

by Kevin Siegel If you need your Captivate project to report learner scores and interactions, you'll likely need to publish as a SCORM-compliant package and then upload it into an LMS. To save you a significant amount of work, Captivate allows you to verify your lesson will report accurately with an LMS via a free feature called Preview in SCORM Cloud. MORE

As you may know, when using AdobeCaptivate 8, you can design for responsive courses to adapt to the device or the devices you are using. You’ll find AdobeCaptivate has three breakpoints for desktop, tablet, and mobile. In Captivate, every responsive project will allow you to use the gesture configurations for mobile design. Ready to learn more? MORE

During my beginner AdobeCaptivate class , I am often asked if it's possible to ensure that learners do not leave a Text Entry Box (TEB) blank. While there is no setting in Captivate to ensure that a TEB isn't left blank, using a little variable and some advanced action magic can make it happen. Got other Captivate challenges? by Lori Smith. MORE

Adobe recently announced a patch for AdobeCaptivate 7. Prior to the patch for Captivate 7, clicking the white dot simply locked the object and the white dot changed into a lock icon (shown in the image below). After installing the Captivate 7.01 After an initial click on the white dot, the lock icon is noticeably different from what was seen in older versions of Captivate. If you'd like to see a demonstration of how the new lock feature works in AdobeCaptivate 7.01, check out this video on the IconLogic YouTube channel. MORE

We’ve just released a free update for AdobeCaptivate 9 with some new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. To get the new update, open AdobeCaptivate 9, and click Help > Updates and install the new update. Once the update is installed, your new Captivate version will be 9.0.1.320. Here are the detailed installation instructions. Now let’s […]. MORE

Most of you may be wondering what are some of the new features to AdobeCaptivate 8. Captivate 8 has made significant upgrades, improvements, and created brand new features never before used in any eLearning authoring tool. Let’s get down to brass tacks and see what’s new with AdobeCaptivate 8: Responsive Project Design. More Awesome AdobeCaptivate 8 Upgrades. MORE

We’d like give you a free AdobeCaptivate template! This free eLearning template is one of the many new Captivate i nteractions in the Library. Captivate interactions are great to engage your learners in the content. View all our AdobeCaptivate Templates. Media Viewer Captivate Template: We give you a AdobeCaptivate template file. MORE

I’d like to talk about a new feature in the AdobeCaptivate 8 release that just came out. Thanks to the AdobeCaptivate 8 update, this is now possible. With Captivate 8, you can do that. How Does GeoLocation Work in AdobeCaptivate 8? What Captivate 8 does is locates the longitude and latitude of the learner. AdobeCaptivate 8 Templates. MORE

If you didn’t already hear the buzz, AdobeCaptivate 8 is out! We carry AdobeCaptivate 8 templates ! If you are an eLearning Template Library member already, you’ll see our Captivate templates being converted to be Captivate 8 compatible. Another feature you’ll see in the Library is we have responsive Captivate templates. MORE

We are excited to announce our Free AdobeCaptivate 8 Template Scenario. AdobeCaptivate came out with a new update with new features that support mobile. That’s a good enough reason to go get AdobeCaptivate 8 right now. Want to know more about the Captivate 8 update? Read our recent post about What’s New with AdobeCaptivate 8. MORE

Fortunately, it's easy to create color swatches in Captivate and reuse them again and again. Looking for AdobeCaptivate training? AdobeCaptivate eLearningby Kevin Siegel When creating a template (you can learn how by attending my 3-hour mini course on building templates ), you'll likely need to add colors that meet your corporate brand. To create a custom swatch, create or select an existing text caption. On the Properties Inspector, Character group, click Color. MORE

by Kevin Siegel Creating eLearning for mobile devices was high on the wish list a few years ago when Adobe asked users for the top features they'd like to see added to AdobeCaptivate. It wasn't long before Adobe responded by adding HTML5 as a publishing option. AdobeCaptivate 8 now allows you to create responsive projects. MORE

This will be the first in a series of newsletter articles which cover the Learning Management System (LMS) offering from Adobe Systems--AdobeCaptivate Prime. In the title I mentioned "best LMS effort to date" because it's good to know where Adobe has been on the topic of LMSs. AdobeCaptivate Primeby Sean Mullen. MORE

by Kevin Siegel If you need to include YouTube videos in your Captivate eLearning project, the traditional technique was to insert a click box or button on a slide and, on the Properties Inspector, use the Open URL or File action to target the video's URL. Looking for instructor-led training on AdobeCaptivate? MORE

by Kevin Siegel Captivate's Software Simulation and Responsive modes get all the glory. Nevertheless, there's room in world for a different mode that gets little respect among Captivate aficionados: Video Demo mode. Looking for Captivate training? AdobeCaptivateAnd why not? Interactive eLearning that works great on mobile devices is important. When you choose File > New Project , you can also elect to create a Responsive Project (which takes you into Responsive mode. MORE

by Kevin Siegel I received an email last week from a Captivate developer who was concerned with how long it was taking for a published lesson to begin playing for his learners. In fact, lessons created by other Captivate developers in his company downloaded faster than his. Of course, if one Captivate developer can overlook the role of the Preloader, it's possible others have as well. Captivate ships with a few Preloaders you can use when you publish your lesson. What's a Preloader? Interested? MORE

In this post, you’ll learn how to solve your development issues using the AdobeCaptivate Community. Using AdobeCaptivate Community Search. #1 Create an Adobe Account. Before you start using the Adobe Community, I suggest you create an Adobe account profile for the community. Note: You can even search other Adobe Communities. Editing. MORE

The Fluidic Player is the universal content playback experience for Captivate Prime and allows for a simple, unified playback experience, regardless of the type of content being played. Content types include MP4, PPTXs, DOCX, AdobeCaptivate or Adobe Presenter projects, SCORM or AICC packages, and even xAPI-compliant content for your mLearning projects. by Sean Mullen. MORE

As such, we’ve added a new theme to our AdobeCaptivate library of templates. To find New Stone and other great Captivate course templates, check out our Captivate library today! The post Our Unique AdobeCaptivate New Stone Theme appeared first on eLearning Brothers. Ask an Expert. Branching Scenario. Discovery Knowledge Check. MORE

by Kevin Siegel Allowing a learner to use the keyboard to navigate around a published AdobeCaptivate project is a large part of ensuring that your project is accessible (you learn about accessibility and Section 508 compliance during our live, online, 2-day advanced Captivate class ). Looking for AdobeCaptivate training? MORE

Need to learn how to use AdobeCaptivate Scenario Templates? Take a moment to watch this video and increase your knowledge on how to use AdobeCaptivate Scenario Templates. The video will cover Scenarios in Captivate blank projects or AdobeCaptivate 7 templates only. Unfortunately, this video will not cover the AdobeCaptivate Responsive Templates. MORE

If you've spent any amount of time at all using AdobeCaptivate, it's a good bet that you've used some of the more basic keyboard shortcuts (copy/paste, save, etc). Looking for Captivate training? AdobeCaptivateAdobe''s Technical Communication Suite But check out the image below for some keyboard shortcuts you might not have known existed. MORE

AdobeCaptivate Prime brings forth a modern UI, along with a simple UX (user experience), but along the way misses the boat on several items that leaves one wondering why? FTP overnights for the HRIS system or HR database – Captivate Prime learns it on the first upload (I did not test this – this is according to Adobe). Nor does it come with Adobe Connect. MORE

In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create an Advanced Action with AdobeCaptivate and utilize the drag and drop functionality. Use our huge Library of AdobeCaptivate templates, such as: Interaction Templates (New Product!). Captivate Player Skin Widgets. Captivate Layout Templates. Click below to buy Captivate templates. MORE

Looking for a Free eLearning Game Template for AdobeCaptivate 8 with responsive design? If you’ve never used AdobeCaptivate 8 responsive templates we invite you to get a Free eLearning Templates account. Free AdobeCaptivate Templates. The post Free Responsive eLearning Game Template for AdobeCaptivate appeared first on eLearning Brothers. MORE

Pull up your sleeves everyone, it’s time to Elevate Your Captivate 8 knowledge with Diane Elkins’ new book, E-Learning Uncovered: AdobeCaptivate 8. . We’ve teamed up with Artisan E-learning to offer the new E-Learning Uncovered: AdobeCaptivate 8 book along with an eLearning Template Library subscription for just $499 and receive the Book FREE, a $29.99 MORE

by Kevin Siegel I've written about Captivate's Smart Shapes a few times since Adobe first introduced them. It's a simple set up (assuming you're using AdobeCaptivate 8.1), reopen the Preferences dialog box. AdobeCaptivateCaptivate e-learning eLearning mLearning training MORE

Over the past few weeks, I've written about the enhancements you'll find in the recently-released service patch for Captivate 7 (an enhanced lock feature and a new Star Smart Shape ). Keep in mind that Swatches are shared by all Captivate projects so you won't have to recreate the Swatch every time you create a new project. Looking for training on AdobeCaptivate? MORE

by Kevin Siegel One of the biggest complaints I hear constantly about AdobeCaptivate is the lack of free support for the tool. Sure there's a Captivate forum (where you can search for and post questions on Captivate), there's a Captivate Blog (hosted by Adobe. you can learn about Captivate updates, features, and attend free webinars), and free YouTube videos abound. However, none of the current resources were integrated with the Captivate tool itself. Well done Adobe! MORE

Captivate 9 was released just in time for my latest project – a series of courses that require a combination of scenarios and software simulations. I’ve been using Captivate for more years than I am willing to admit (RoboDemo anyone?); Guest Blog by: Dr. Nancy Reyes, Learning Strategist at OnPoint Digital, Inc. every new version […]. MORE

by Kevin Siegel Creating eLearning for mobile devices was high on the wish list a few years ago when Adobe asked users for the top features they'd like to see added to AdobeCaptivate. It wasn't long before Adobe responded by adding HTML5 as a publishing option. AdobeCaptivate 8 now allows you to create responsive projects.

If you've spent any amount of time at all using AdobeCaptivate, it's a good bet that you've used some of the more basic keyboard shortcuts (copy/paste, save, etc). Looking for Captivate training? AdobeCaptivateAdobe''s Technical Communication Suite But check out the image below for some keyboard shortcuts you might not have known existed.

by Kevin Siegel If you need your Captivate project to report learner scores and interactions, you'll likely need to publish as a SCORM-compliant package and then upload it into an LMS. To save you a significant amount of work, Captivate allows you to verify your lesson will report accurately with an LMS via a free feature called Preview in SCORM Cloud.

Adobe eLearning Evangelist, as she showcases the latest features & enhancements in the all-new AdobeCaptivate 9. You will learn about the stellar features of this release along with Captivate Draft –the new storyboarding app Join Dr. Pooja Jaisingh, Sr.

The Fluidic Player is the universal content playback experience for Captivate Prime and allows for a simple, unified playback experience, regardless of the type of content being played. Content types include MP4, PPTXs, DOCX, AdobeCaptivate or Adobe Presenter projects, SCORM or AICC packages, and even xAPI-compliant content for your mLearning projects. by Sean Mullen.

This will be the first in a series of newsletter articles which cover the Learning Management System (LMS) offering from Adobe Systems--AdobeCaptivate Prime. In the title I mentioned "best LMS effort to date" because it's good to know where Adobe has been on the topic of LMSs. AdobeCaptivate Primeby Sean Mullen.

As such, we’ve added a new theme to our AdobeCaptivate library of templates. To find New Stone and other great Captivate course templates, check out our Captivate library today! The post Our Unique AdobeCaptivate New Stone Theme appeared first on eLearning Brothers. Ask an Expert. Branching Scenario. Discovery Knowledge Check.

If you didn’t already hear the buzz, AdobeCaptivate 8 is out! We carry AdobeCaptivate 8 templates ! If you are an eLearning Template Library member already, you’ll see our Captivate templates being converted to be Captivate 8 compatible. Another feature you’ll see in the Library is we have responsive Captivate templates.

During my beginner AdobeCaptivate class , I am often asked if it's possible to ensure that learners do not leave a Text Entry Box (TEB) blank. While there is no setting in Captivate to ensure that a TEB isn't left blank, using a little variable and some advanced action magic can make it happen. Got other Captivate challenges? by Lori Smith.

Adobe eLearning Evangelist, to learn how to create location-aware courses. You will learn how to utilize the GPS capabilities of mobile devices to deliver timely, location-aware content to learners using AdobeCaptivate 8 Join Dr. Pooja Jaisingh, Sr.

The Fluidic Player is the universal content playback experience for Captivate Prime and allows for a simple, unified playback experience, regardless of the type of content being played. Content types include MP4, PPTXs, DOCX, AdobeCaptivate or Adobe Presenter projects, SCORM or AICC packages, and even xAPI-compliant content for your mLearning projects. by Sean Mullen.

As you may know, when using AdobeCaptivate 8, you can design for responsive courses to adapt to the device or the devices you are using. You’ll find AdobeCaptivate has three breakpoints for desktop, tablet, and mobile. In Captivate, every responsive project will allow you to use the gesture configurations for mobile design. Ready to learn more?

We’ve just released a free update for AdobeCaptivate 9 with some new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. To get the new update, open AdobeCaptivate 9, and click Help > Updates and install the new update. Once the update is installed, your new Captivate version will be 9.0.1.320. Here are the detailed installation instructions. Now let’s […].

Most of you may be wondering what are some of the new features to AdobeCaptivate 8. Captivate 8 has made significant upgrades, improvements, and created brand new features never before used in any eLearning authoring tool. Let’s get down to brass tacks and see what’s new with AdobeCaptivate 8: Responsive Project Design. More Awesome AdobeCaptivate 8 Upgrades.

Adobe recently announced a patch for AdobeCaptivate 7. Prior to the patch for Captivate 7, clicking the white dot simply locked the object and the white dot changed into a lock icon (shown in the image below). After installing the Captivate 7.01 After an initial click on the white dot, the lock icon is noticeably different from what was seen in older versions of Captivate. If you'd like to see a demonstration of how the new lock feature works in AdobeCaptivate 7.01, check out this video on the IconLogic YouTube channel.

Pull up your sleeves everyone, it’s time to Elevate Your Captivate 8 knowledge with Diane Elkins’ new book, E-Learning Uncovered: AdobeCaptivate 8. . We’ve teamed up with Artisan E-learning to offer the new E-Learning Uncovered: AdobeCaptivate 8 book along with an eLearning Template Library subscription for just $499 and receive the Book FREE, a $29.99

by Kevin Siegel Allowing a learner to use the keyboard to navigate around a published AdobeCaptivate project is a large part of ensuring that your project is accessible (you learn about accessibility and Section 508 compliance during our live, online, 2-day advanced Captivate class ). Looking for AdobeCaptivate training?

AdobeCaptivate Prime brings forth a modern UI, along with a simple UX (user experience), but along the way misses the boat on several items that leaves one wondering why? FTP overnights for the HRIS system or HR database – Captivate Prime learns it on the first upload (I did not test this – this is according to Adobe). Nor does it come with Adobe Connect.

by Kevin Siegel One of the biggest complaints I hear constantly about AdobeCaptivate is the lack of free support for the tool. Sure there's a Captivate forum (where you can search for and post questions on Captivate), there's a Captivate Blog (hosted by Adobe. you can learn about Captivate updates, features, and attend free webinars), and free YouTube videos abound. However, none of the current resources were integrated with the Captivate tool itself. Well done Adobe!

Let's say for example that your eLearning project will be developed in AdobeCaptivate. Captivate allows you to type--or copy and paste--the script into Slide Notes, similar to the slide notes you might be familiar with in PowerPoint. Since Captivate comes with several high-quality computerized voices from NeoSpeech, this is a viable option.

AdobeCaptivate 9 carries the Adobe name, giving it instant recognition. Like all products, however, even from Adobe, its popularity relies on its usefulness. AdobeCaptivate 9 boasts a wide range of features: Blog articles

by Kevin Siegel I received an email last week from a Captivate developer who was concerned with how long it was taking for a published lesson to begin playing for his learners. In fact, lessons created by other Captivate developers in his company downloaded faster than his. Of course, if one Captivate developer can overlook the role of the Preloader, it's possible others have as well. Captivate ships with a few Preloaders you can use when you publish your lesson. What's a Preloader? Interested?

We are excited to announce our Free AdobeCaptivate 8 Template Scenario. AdobeCaptivate came out with a new update with new features that support mobile. That’s a good enough reason to go get AdobeCaptivate 8 right now. Want to know more about the Captivate 8 update? Read our recent post about What’s New with AdobeCaptivate 8.

by Kevin Siegel Captivate's Software Simulation and Responsive modes get all the glory. Nevertheless, there's room in world for a different mode that gets little respect among Captivate aficionados: Video Demo mode. Looking for Captivate training? AdobeCaptivateAnd why not? Interactive eLearning that works great on mobile devices is important. When you choose File > New Project , you can also elect to create a Responsive Project (which takes you into Responsive mode.

We’d like give you a free AdobeCaptivate template! This free eLearning template is one of the many new Captivate i nteractions in the Library. Captivate interactions are great to engage your learners in the content. View all our AdobeCaptivate Templates. Media Viewer Captivate Template: We give you a AdobeCaptivate template file.

Need to learn how to use AdobeCaptivate Scenario Templates? Take a moment to watch this video and increase your knowledge on how to use AdobeCaptivate Scenario Templates. The video will cover Scenarios in Captivate blank projects or AdobeCaptivate 7 templates only. Unfortunately, this video will not cover the AdobeCaptivate Responsive Templates.

I’d like to talk about a new feature in the AdobeCaptivate 8 release that just came out. Thanks to the AdobeCaptivate 8 update, this is now possible. With Captivate 8, you can do that. How Does GeoLocation Work in AdobeCaptivate 8? What Captivate 8 does is locates the longitude and latitude of the learner. AdobeCaptivate 8 Templates.

In this post, you’ll learn how to solve your development issues using the AdobeCaptivate Community. Using AdobeCaptivate Community Search. #1 Create an Adobe Account. Before you start using the Adobe Community, I suggest you create an Adobe account profile for the community. Note: You can even search other Adobe Communities. Editing.

Looking for a Free eLearning Game Template for AdobeCaptivate 8 with responsive design? If you’ve never used AdobeCaptivate 8 responsive templates we invite you to get a Free eLearning Templates account. Free AdobeCaptivate Templates. The post Free Responsive eLearning Game Template for AdobeCaptivate appeared first on eLearning Brothers.

by Kevin Siegel If you need to include YouTube videos in your Captivate eLearning project, the traditional technique was to insert a click box or button on a slide and, on the Properties Inspector, use the Open URL or File action to target the video's URL. Looking for instructor-led training on AdobeCaptivate?

Over the past few weeks, I've written about the enhancements you'll find in the recently-released service patch for Captivate 7 (an enhanced lock feature and a new Star Smart Shape ). Keep in mind that Swatches are shared by all Captivate projects so you won't have to recreate the Swatch every time you create a new project. Looking for training on AdobeCaptivate?

Captivate 9 was released just in time for my latest project – a series of courses that require a combination of scenarios and software simulations. I’ve been using Captivate for more years than I am willing to admit (RoboDemo anyone?); Guest Blog by: Dr. Nancy Reyes, Learning Strategist at OnPoint Digital, Inc. every new version […].

by Kevin Siegel I've written about Captivate's Smart Shapes a few times since Adobe first introduced them. It's a simple set up (assuming you're using AdobeCaptivate 8.1), reopen the Preferences dialog box. AdobeCaptivateCaptivate e-learning eLearning mLearning training

In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create an Advanced Action with AdobeCaptivate and utilize the drag and drop functionality. Use our huge Library of AdobeCaptivate templates, such as: Interaction Templates (New Product!). Captivate Player Skin Widgets. Captivate Layout Templates. Click below to buy Captivate templates.